Dear Mr. Moses Hampton, I have chosen my country Russia because of it unique culture and geography that interested me greatly. I believe I have the skill set and work ethic that would be hard to find to oversee this project; it has been called unreal by many of my associates who have worked with me in the past. I expect to learn a great deal of useful information that could be helpful with communicating and understanding other countries' cultures. I feel like I could fit in with the Russian culture and be the best fit for this position. Thank you for considering me as a candidate. Sincerely, Jack Werling
Saying Goodbye and Expressing Regret (10 pts.)
When you make new acquaintances in your host country, you will be taking leave of (saying goodbye to) many people. It is important that you treat everyone you meet with respect and courtesy, in order to establish a good report and to make a good impression as an American in a host country.
Here is your task:
First, log on to: www.survivalphrases.com
Second, select the language of your culture.
Third, find the lesson for goodbyes. (Lesson #5)
Then, download the PDF file to read to complete this worksheet below for homework. Copy and paste the worksheet onto a new Word document, and complete the questions. When finished with your worksheet, save it as "GoodbyesLastname" and save it to your flash drive. Upload it to the Wiki.
Finally, you need to complete the Audio recording file in class. See your Audio Recording File Instruction sheet for information as to how to record and upload an audio file.
So let’s get to the worksheet! Answer the following questions. Don’t forget to upload both your worksheet and your audio file to the WIKI when finished!
1. How do you say "Goodbye" in your country?
Paka and Da svidaniya
2. Are there different ways of saying "Goodbye"? Why?
Yes there are because there are informal ways and formal ways to say goodbye.
3. What are some of the other ways of saying "Goodbye"? Indicate when and for whom they should be used:
Paka is the informal way to say goodbye if you where ever at a party.
(proceed to next worksheet below for "Expressing Regret" lesson) ↓
Expressing Regret
Find the lesson for "I’m sorry" in your culture. (Lesson #10)
Then, download the PDF file to read to complete this worksheet below for homework. Copy and paste the worksheet onto a new Word document, and complete the questions. When finished with your worksheet, save it as "ExpressingRegretLastname" and save it to your flash drive. Upload it to the Wiki.
Finally, you need to complete the Audio recording file in class. See your Audio Recording File Instruction sheet for information as to how to record and upload an audio file.
So let’s get to the worksheet! Answer the following questions. Don’t forget to upload both your worksheet and your audio file to the WIKI when finished!
If you are the offender (the person who needs to say "I’m sorry!")…
1. What are examples of different situations for saying "I’m sorry!" in your host culture?
You use it if you bump into someone and if you need someones attention. The word izvinte is the same as excuse me and sorry.
2. What do you say if you do something awkward, like bump into someone?
You would say Izvinite which is sorry.
3. What do you say if something sad has happened to someone?
You say Mnye ochen zhal which means I am very sorry.
4. What do you say if you’ve forgotten something or done/said something inappropriate?
You would say izvinte if you forgot some thing or said something inappropriate.
What kinds of response(s) could you expect to hear from the person you’ve offended in each situation (if mentioned in your language lesson)? Write their response in (parentheses) beside each version of "I’m sorry!"
Looking ahead: Your next lesson will be about saying "Please," "Thank you," and "You’re welcome."
Jack Werling Glob Net So let’s get to the worksheet! Answer the following questions. Don’t forget to upload both your worksheet and your audio file to the WIKI when finished! How do you say "Hello" in your country?
List any other greetings according to their use during each time of day (if mentioned): Morning: Dobroe utro Afternoon: Dobryj den' Evening: Dobryj večer
Is there a way to greet someone by saying essentially "How are you?" If so, what is it? What will they say in response? Write their response in (parentheses) next to your question. Kak dila (Spasiba harasho) Looking ahead: your next lesson will be about saying goodbye and "I’m sorry!" Goodbye: Do svidanija Sorry: Prastite
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Dear Mr. Moses Hampton,
I have chosen my country Russia because of it unique culture and geography that interested me greatly. I believe I have the skill set
and work ethic that would be hard to find to oversee this project; it has been called unreal by many of my associates who have worked
with me in the past. I expect to learn a great deal of useful information that could be helpful with communicating and
understanding other countries' cultures. I feel like I could fit in with the Russian culture and be the best fit for this position.
Thank you for considering me as a candidate.
Sincerely,
Jack Werling
Saying Goodbye and Expressing Regret (10 pts.)
When you make new acquaintances in your host country, you will be taking leave of (saying goodbye to) many people. It is important that you treat everyone you meet with respect and courtesy, in order to establish a good report and to make a good impression as an American in a host country.
Here is your task:
First, log on to: www.survivalphrases.com
Second, select the language of your culture.
Third, find the lesson for goodbyes. (Lesson #5)
Then, download the PDF file to read to complete this worksheet below for homework. Copy and paste the worksheet onto a new Word document, and complete the questions. When finished with your worksheet, save it as "GoodbyesLastname" and save it to your flash drive. Upload it to the Wiki.
Finally, you need to complete the Audio recording file in class. See your Audio Recording File Instruction sheet for information as to how to record and upload an audio file.
So let’s get to the worksheet! Answer the following questions. Don’t forget to upload both your worksheet and your audio file to the WIKI when finished!
1. How do you say "Goodbye" in your country?
Paka and Da svidaniya
2. Are there different ways of saying "Goodbye"? Why?
Yes there are because there are informal ways and formal ways to say goodbye.
3. What are some of the other ways of saying "Goodbye"? Indicate when and for whom they should be used:
Paka is the informal way to say goodbye if you where ever at a party.
(proceed to next worksheet below for "Expressing Regret" lesson) ↓
Expressing Regret
Find the lesson for "I’m sorry" in your culture. (Lesson #10)
Then, download the PDF file to read to complete this worksheet below for homework. Copy and paste the worksheet onto a new Word document, and complete the questions. When finished with your worksheet, save it as "ExpressingRegretLastname" and save it to your flash drive. Upload it to the Wiki.
Finally, you need to complete the Audio recording file in class. See your Audio Recording File Instruction sheet for information as to how to record and upload an audio file.
So let’s get to the worksheet! Answer the following questions. Don’t forget to upload both your worksheet and your audio file to the WIKI when finished!
If you are the offender (the person who needs to say "I’m sorry!")…
1. What are examples of different situations for saying "I’m sorry!" in your host culture?
You use it if you bump into someone and if you need someones attention. The word izvinte is the same as excuse me and sorry.
2. What do you say if you do something awkward, like bump into someone?
You would say Izvinite which is sorry.
3. What do you say if something sad has happened to someone?
You say Mnye ochen zhal which means I am very sorry.
4. What do you say if you’ve forgotten something or done/said something inappropriate?
You would say izvinte if you forgot some thing or said something inappropriate.
What kinds of response(s) could you expect to hear from the person you’ve offended in each situation (if mentioned in your language lesson)? Write their response in (parentheses) beside each version of "I’m sorry!"
Looking ahead: Your next lesson will be about saying "Please," "Thank you," and "You’re welcome."
Jack Werling Glob Net
So let’s get to the worksheet! Answer the following questions. Don’t forget to upload both your worksheet and your audio file to the WIKI when finished!
How do you say "Hello" in your country?
List any other greetings according to their use during each time of day (if mentioned):
Morning: Dobroe utro
Afternoon: Dobryj den'
Evening: Dobryj večer
Is there a way to greet someone by saying essentially "How are you?" If so, what is it? What will they say in response?
Write their response in (parentheses) next to your question.
Kak dila (Spasiba harasho)
Looking ahead: your next lesson will be about saying goodbye and "I’m sorry!"
Goodbye: Do svidanija
Sorry: Prastite
http://www.glogster.com/j23/-russia/g-6lpr4bmidm5eo7hs8et1ga0
Greetings
Taking Leave/Expressing Regret
Please/Thank you/ You’re Welcome
Stating your Name
Your choice!
Name:_Jack WerlingCountry: Russia
What is the drinking age for your country?
The drinking age in Russia is 18 years old.
What is the social norm for drinking?
The social norm for drinking is going to parties and going out.
What is the most common cultural choice of alcohol? (Ex. U.S.- whiskey)
The most common type of alcohol is Russia is vodka.
What is the country’s legal stance on marijuana use?
The legal stance for marijuana is it is illegal to possess it or use it
What is the most commonly abused illegal drug in your country?
The most comonly abused illegal drug in Russia is marijuana.